Tips for Working with PDF Forms

The tips listed in the following table will help improve your efficiency when you are using PDF forms.

Question Tip

Can I use standard Windows key strokes to edit text in a PDF form?

Yes. Although SYSTOC PDF forms are designed to minimize keyboarding, you can, when handling text, use standard keystrokes, such as Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+X to cut, or Ctrl+V to paste. These commands are also accessible via a right-click context menu.

When I make selections from certain drop-down fields, I see a short narrative display; is this the transcription?

A transcription feature is available in a limited number of PDF forms. The short narrative text you are seeing is there simply to provide you convenient feedback as you work through complex forms.

How can I make selections in PDF forms more quickly?

The selections you make in PDF forms will generally be from combo box lists. The exact behavior of these lists is a function of the design of the combo box, the type of workstation you are using (desktop or tablet PC), and web browser behavior. We encourage you to experiment with forms on your workstation to find the technique(s) that work best for you. You may find the following information useful.

Click in the combo box or on the list (down) arrow, then use the keyboard up and down arrows to cycle through the items in the list.

Type the first letter of the item you wish to select to display the list with the first item that starts with the specified letter highlighted. Use your mouse or stylus to make the desired selection.

Type the first letter of the item you wish to select to jump to the first item in the list that starts with that letter. Then use the keyboard (up and) down arrows to cycle through items that start with the same letter until the item you want is highlighted. Alternatively, type the first letter of the item in the field and then click/tap the combo box down arrow to jump to the first item starting with that letter.

When I click in a combo box, I cannot see the list of items.

You may need to double click the combo box down arrow with your mouse (or tap the arrow twice with your stylus if you are using a tablet PC) to display the list of items.

Where can I find help?

The help for each standard SYSTOC form is accessed via a button on the forms workspace toolbar. If you need additional assistance, contact SYSTOC's Customer Support department at SYSTOCSupport@ul.com or 844.881.8713.